New – The Illusion of Copyright Infringement Protection
Author: Jenny Small
This Article examines the copyright infringement action filed by famous magician, Teller (of Penn & Teller) against a fellow performer for allegedly reproducing one of Teller’s signature illusions. This Article explores the role of copyright law in protecting performance art like magic, the merits of Teller’s copyright infringement claim under current case law, and the need for the law to adapt to account for performance entertainment.